Sunday, December 11, 2016

How can I be neutral on Syria

I hear from supporters of the Syrian regime and Hizbullah (largely in Arabic) that I have lost all sense of morality and steadfastness by refusing to support their side. And I hear from supporters of Syrian "revolution" (largely in English) that I have lost all sense of morality for not supporting the US-EU-GCC-Syrian rebel side. I get faulted for my neutrality. Who says I am neutral? Far from being neutral, I am in fact hostile--to all sides. You may not like my stance and you may disagree with me, but don't call me neutral.

Comic by Terry Furry, reproduced from "Heard the One About the Funny Leftist?" by Cris Thompson, East Bay Express

As'ad's Bio

As'ad AbuKhalil, born March 16, 1960. From Tyre, Lebanon, grew up in Beirut. Received his BA and MA from American University of Beirut in pol sc. Came to US in 1983 and received his PhD in comparative government from Georgetown University. Taught at Tufts University, Georgetown University, George Washington University, Colorado College, and Randolph-Macon Woman's College. Served as a Scholar-in-Residence at Middle East Institute in Washington DC. He served as free-lance Middle East consultant for NBC News and ABC News, an experience that only served to increase his disdain for maintream US media. He is now professor of political science at California State University, Stanislaus. His favorite food is fried eggplants.

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